Pokemon Go Hyper Training guide – How to get and use Gold Bottle Caps

As a dedicated Pokemon Go player, I’m super excited about the latest addition – Hyper Training! This new mechanic allows me to boost my favorite pocket monsters using those classic Gold Bottle Caps straight out of the main series games. Can’t wait to see how this enhances my journey through the digital world!

In the video game series Pokemon Gen 7, specifically Sun and Moon, Hyper Training was introduced together with Regular and Gold Bottle Caps. This feature allowed players to boost one or multiple Pokemon’s Individual Values (IVs), provided they had reached level 100 and possessed the necessary resources for it.

When the mechanic starts using Pokemon Go, it may operate a bit differently because it needs to be compatible with Niantic’s game. To help you dominate the game, here are some essential tips about Hyper Training and Gold Bottle Caps:

1. Hyper Training is a process that significantly increases a Pokemon’s individual stats using Bottle Caps. You can access this feature at specific gyms.
2. Gold Bottle Caps are rare items that allow you to use Hyper Training multiple times on the same Pokemon, making it more powerful than ever before. Be sure to save these valuable items for when you need them most!
3. To start Hyper Training, first, make sure your Pokemon has reached level 50 and possesses a maximum of six empty stat slots. Then, find a gym with a Special Trainer (a person wearing the blue outfit) who can perform Hyper Training.
4. Once you’ve found a Special Trainer, talk to them, select the Pokemon you want to train, and choose which individual stat you want to improve. The trainer will then ask for a Gold Bottle Cap if you have one available.
5. If you don’t have a Gold Bottle Cap, you can still use regular Bottle Caps by selecting “Train anyway.” Keep in mind that using regular Bottle Caps will only increase the chosen stat by one stage instead of three when using a Gold Bottle Cap.
6. After making your selection, confirm your choice and watch as your Pokemon levels up and gains the improved stat! Repeat this process for each empty stat slot you want to fill.
7. Remember that Hyper Training can only be performed once on each individual stat per Pokemon, so choose wisely and make your team unbeatable!

By mastering Hyper Training and using Gold Bottle Caps strategically, you’ll have a powerful team ready to take over the world of Pokemon Go! Good luck, Trainer!

What is Hyper Training in Pokemon Go?

In the game Pokemon Go, Hyper Training enhances a Pokemon’s Health Points (HP), Attack power, and Defense capabilities with the aid of Gold Bottle Caps.

In the traditional games I play, I can boost individual stats using regular Bottle Caps. But, when it comes to Niantic’s mobile game, I find myself limited to Gold Bottle Caps that let me enhance all stats simultaneously instead of just one at a time.

In addition, the Gold Bottle Cap serves a special purpose: it initiates the process of Hyper Training. Once players have started this training, they need to finish all the assigned tasks for the individual values (IVs) of their Pokémon to get boosted.

Hyper Training rules & restrictions

A Pokemon needs to be at least a Good Buddy – or higher – if a player wants to toggle with its IVs.
Shadow Pokemon cannot be Hyper Trained.

How to get Gold Bottle Caps

As a passionate player, I’ve come across this incredible item known as the Gold Bottle Cap. This scarcely found artifact is essential for initiating Hyper Training. At present, it can exclusively be obtained by successfully completing the Go Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered challenge.

The Gold Bottle Caps acquired through the Go Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered package will no longer be valid as of Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11:59 PM (local time). Therefore, it is essential to use them before that date.

How to Hyper Train

When you’ve got your Gold Bottle Cap and a Pokemon that is a Good Buddy and has trainable IVs, it’s time for you to choose the stats you wish to enhance and decide on the level you desire those stats to reach.

As a dedicated trainer, I’ll provide you with a series of tasks tailored to boost each of your Pokémon’s stats by one point. The nature of these tasks corresponds to the specific stat you wish to enhance, and the outcomes will contribute to an increase in your Pokémon’s Combat Power (CP) as well.

After employing your special Gold Bottle Cap, you’ll have precisely a full year, which is 365 days, to finish the training required for the specified Pokémon.

Training Tasks

To increase each stat, you will have to follow a series of tasks:

Attack: Battle alongside your trainee while they’re set as your Buddy.
Defense: Strengthen your bond with your Buddy Pokemon trainee by playing, exploring, and catching creatures.
HP: Spin PokeStops alongside your trainee while it is set as your Buddy. Earn Candy and go on adventures.

Ancients Recovered event

The previously scheduled “Ancients Recovered” event is set to take place before the “Go Fest Global,” starting on June 23, 2025, and concluding on June 27, 2025.

The Go Pass and Go Pass Deluxe will continue to be accessible for purchases up to June 29, 2025, providing some additional time for the players.

Go Pass & Go Pass Deluxe

During certain timeframes, the Go Pass serves as a complimentary, temporary achievement system. By accomplishing tasks and gathering Go Points, gamers can advance their standing to claim prizes.

Essentially, the Go Pass Deluxe offers enhanced perks and potent benefits during events, but there’s a catch – it comes at a price.

To acquire the Go Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered and obtain a Gold Bottle Cap, you’ll need to make a purchase for approximately $19.99 (depending on your local currency).

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that the premium package comes loaded with goodies! Alongside Zacian and Zamazenta Mask avatar items, you’ll find Incense, a Lucky Egg, Lure Modules, and even more exciting surprises!

2025-06-16 23:19